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Above, Mucho Taco's Mucho Nachos — a heaping portion of nachos came with ground beef, refried beans, queso, sour cream, tomatoes and a jalapenos piled on top of tortilla chips — and two Mucho Tacos, which comes with ground beef, lettuce, sour cream and tomatoes. Daily Record photo by Nick Castillo

Foodie Friday: Mucho Taco

Thu, 04/14/2022 - 8:04pm

Eat at Mucho Taco and save mucho dinero.

That’s what we did this Foodie Friday. We stopped at the local fast-food Mexican spot off Interstate 35 to sample what Mucho Taco had to offer.

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Jason Giulietti

Private, public sector investment plays major role in economic development

Wed, 04/13/2022 - 6:23pm

If you're familiar with this column or the Greater San Marcos Partnership (GSMP) 's work, you've undoubtedly heard one of our central core beliefs: economic development is a team sport.

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M. Ray Perryman

The Economist: Texas

Wed, 04/13/2022 - 6:21pm

The past two years have been difficult, but the path forward is encouraging!

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Above, Wimberley Cafe's homestyle burger, which comes with a 6-ounce Angus beef patty with lettuce, tomatoes, onions and pickles with mayo and mustard. Below, Wimberley Cafe's Turkey Avocado BLT with a side of fried okra. Daily Record photos by Nick Castillo & Lance Winter

Foodie Friday: Wimberley Cafe

Thu, 04/07/2022 - 7:15pm

In an effort to knock out two birds with one stone, we headed out to Wimberley for Foodie Friday this week.

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Closing reception for The Art of Bill Hutson exhibit set for Saturday

Thu, 04/07/2022 - 7:08pm

“The Art of Bill Hutson” has been a citywide exhibition celebrating the art and legacy of San Marcos born-and-raised artist Bill Hutson.

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San Marcos Academy to host musical production, Frozen Jr.

Thu, 04/07/2022 - 7:06pm

San Marcos Academy is set to showcase its musical production, Frozen Jr., beginning Friday.

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M. Ray Perryman

The Economist: Trade

Wed, 04/06/2022 - 6:24pm

Since the beginnings of people living in social groups millennia ago, goods have been exchanged in some form.

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Installation and immersive film ‘The Plastic Bag Store’ to take over Blue Genie Art Bazaar through April 17

Sun, 04/03/2022 - 5:00am

Award-winning puppet artist, director, and filmmaker Robin Frohardt will install her acclaimed work The Plastic Bag Store at the Blue Genie Art Bazaar April 17. The art installation and immersive film experience is presented by Texas Performing Arts as part of its 40th Anniversary Season. One-hour performances will run multiple times per day Wednesdays through Sundays.

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EXPLORING NATURE: SPARROWS

Sun, 04/03/2022 - 5:00am

Tiring of my usual backyard birds such as black-crested titmice, Carolina wrens and northern cardinals, I traipsed over to the Patsy Glenn Refuge one recent afternoon and walked to a bird blind at the back of the property. Multiple seed feeders and a water feature make this blind a real magnet for birds.

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Behind the scenes king Michael Reilly with some of the puppet masks for Disney’s “The Lion King.” Photo by Selena Moshell

Michael Reilly: Puppet Master for Disney’s ‘The Lion King’

Sun, 04/03/2022 - 5:00am

Sure, Mufasa may reign on the stage of Disney’s “The Lion King,” but Michael Reilly is the master of all he surveys. As puppet supervisor for the touring company of “The Lion King” for 10 years, his kingdom is comprised of over 200 different types of puppets, with a dedicated crew of 49 to bring those animals to life.